09 Aug There’s controversy at the summer fete, and Alan finds himself in trouble.
10 Aug Heartbreak is in store for Lynda, and Freddie has his nose pushed out of joint.
11 Aug Robert struggles to stay positive, and Alistair finds himself in a difficult position.
12 Aug Carol continues to cause problems, and Lily makes a friend.
13 Aug David is offered a choice, and Freddie attempts to make his mark.
14 Aug A decision is reached at Brookfield, and Amber finds herself on the spot.
16 Aug Alarm bells ring for Azra and Keira offers her support.
17 Aug Emotions run high for Lynda and Harrison makes himself useful.
18 Aug Susan puts her foot in it and George is feeling frustrated.
19 Aug The Malik family have a bone to pick, and Ruth is left feeling guilty.
20 Aug Robert is pushed to the limit and George considers his options.
21 Aug There’s a surprising development for Lily, and Khalil finds himself the centre of attention.
23 Aug Lily has a confession to make and there is further setback for the Snells.
24 Aug George attempts to make a good impression and Alice faces a rude interruption.
25 Aug Fallon puts her foot in it and Lynda receives counsel from an unexpected source.
26 Aug There’s a surprise for David and it’s an emotional day for Robert.
27 Aug Keira tries to make amends, and guilt begins to set in for Lily.
28 Aug The Snell’s find comfort in each other and Khalil makes a controversial move.
Radio Times - August 9th-14th 2026
Oasis may have got complaints about the dynamic pricing on the tickets for their reunion gigs, but that’s nothing to the outrage in Ambridge when it’s discovered there are tiered entry fees to the summer fête. Alan may wish he hadn’t volunteered for “dunk the vicar”.
Lynda is in for a tough time after she receives some devastating news, which could have a huge impact on another family, too. She vows to fight on, but as Khalil gets involved and tensions mount, will it all become too much?
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Total TV Guide - August 9th-14th 2026
What better venue for ill temper and ugly scenes than the Ambridge summer fête? Alan finds he’s drawn the short straw in the tombola of village life when the discovery of a discrepancy in ticket prices is followed by a rousing session of Dunk the Vicar.
It’s a dark week for Lynda when another villager has to break some heartbreaking news which is also set to devastate another family. Ever the dogged campaigner, Lynda resolves to fight the system, but things get even worse when Khalil weighs in.
Plus, mother-son relations between Elizabeth and Freddie sour when she reveals a surprising new recruit, David and Ruth find themselves facing a stark choice and Alistairs’ professionalism is put to the test.
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TV Times - August 9th-14th 2026
The summer fête is the scene of controversy after a discrepancy with the entry fee - which puts Alan in an unfortunate position.
Meanwhile, Lynda vows to fight the system after devastating news, Elizabeth’s new recruit upsets Freddie, and David and Ruth are faced with a stark choice at Brookfield.
Also this week, Carol causes problems and Keira has a bone to pick with Amber …
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Radio Times - August 16th-21st 2026
Reading between the lines when told that emotions run high for Lynda as she faces the prospect of a sad goodbye, it seems it was Monty who savaged David’s sheep. Expect letters from dog lovers over his fate. It’s also a big week for the Maliks as concern grows for a family member following recent events. Keira offers her support to Khalil but when she seeks advice from Susan, her nan makes things much, much worse. Ruth feels guilty, George feels frustrated and Harrison makes himself useful.
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Credits August 9th-14th 2026
Writer … Liz John
Director … Marina Caldarone
Editor … Jeremy Howe
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde
Leonard Berry … Paul Copley
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay
Alistair Lloyd … Michael Lumsden
Khalil Malik … Krish Bassi
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Robert Snell … Michael Bertenshaw
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
Carol Tregorran … Mia Soteriou
Cast list August 16th-21st 2026
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Akram Malik … Asif Khan
Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik … Krish Bassi
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Robert Snell … Michael Bertenshaw
Diane … Hayley Doherty
Credits August 23rd-28th 2026
Writer … Oliver Turner
Director… Rosemary Watts
Editor… Jeremy Howe
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Tom Archer … William Troughton
Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman
Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Khalil Malik … Krish Bassi
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Robert Snell … Michael Bertenshaw
Conrad … Akemnji Ndifornyen